Expectations of Justice in the Age of Augustine

by Kevin Uhalde

Book Overview

Augustine, bishop of Hippo between 395 and 430, and his fellow bishops lived and worked through massive shifts in politics, society, and religion. Christian bishops were frequently asked to serve as intellectuals, legislators, judges, and pastors--roles and responsibilities that often conflicted with one another and made it difficult for bishops to be effective leaders. Expectations of Justice in the Age of Augustine examines these roles...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812239873
• ISBN13: 9780812239874
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"